Call for mandatory research integrity training in Aus
17 June, 2022The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in Australia indicate broad support for mandatory research integrity training.
NATA accredits Japanese encephalitis tests
16 March, 2022The National Association of Testing Authorities has seen a jump in interest from laboratories seeking accreditation for testing for Japanese encephalitis virus.
National Space Industry Hub launched at Tech Central, Sydney
17 February, 2022The Hub is set to support world-class research, innovation, collaboration and commercialisation in the space sector.
NATA celebrates 75 years of accreditation services
07 February, 2022Have you ever wondered why we can trust the clean water coming out of our taps? The results of your blood test? That it's actually a litre when you fill up?
CytoCell University offers training on FISH
27 August, 2021CytoCell University aims to partner with scientists to provide innovative and expert training on the basics of fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH).
Free webinar on single-cell research
29 July, 2021The webinar will explore the fundamentals for researchers taking their first steps into establishing a single-cell workflow in their lab.
NSW Health and Cicada partner on medtech training program
23 July, 2021The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program is a free training program for NSW-based biotech and medtech professionals and academics.
Inside Australia's first accredited face mask testing facility
25 August, 2020Launched by CSIRO and accredited by NATA, the new facility has the capacity to provide a rapid turnaround on surgical face mask testing.
Camfil Airepure NATA accredited cleanroom certification
01 May, 2020Airepure Australia (a Camfil Group company) NATA certified technicians are accredited to perform various compliance tests to validate cleanrooms to meet Australian Standard specifications, ISO cleanroom classifications and relevant state or industry requirements.
Ensuring traceability in Australian and New Zealand laboratories
29 February, 2020With major audits conducted in laboratories every two to four years, assessors are tasked with checking all necessary documentation to ensure accreditation is maintained.
BOC online e-learning packages for gas safety
01 June, 2019To assist in helping customers achieve a safe working environment when it comes to storing and using gases, BOC has launched flexible online e-learning packages.
The Amgen Biotech Experience comes to NSW high schools
14 September, 2017The Amgen Foundation, in partnership with the University of Sydney, has launched the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) in Australia as part of a global $10.5 million investment in science education.
US Salmonella outbreak linked to microbiology laboratories
03 August, 2017Public health officials in several US states have identified an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to various clinical, commercial, and college and university teaching microbiology laboratories.
STEM professionals encouraged to give back to students
06 September, 2016Ai Group and CSIRO have partnered together in a program to increase the number of industry professionals showcasing real-life science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills and careers in Australian schools.
RV Investigator turns into a floating classroom
11 August, 2016A new training program for Australia's future marine scientists is set to transform CSIRO's science research vessel, the RV Investigator, into a floating classroom.